Software Engineer Interview Experience - Washington, District of Columbia
February 1, 2013
Neutral ExperienceGot Offer
Process
Phone interview, followed up by a technical in-person interview.
Questions
Describe a time you misjudged someone.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the IBM Software Engineer role in Washington, District of Columbia.
Success Rate
67%
Pass Rate
IBM's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Washington, District of Columbia is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Positive33%
Neutral67%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for IBM's Software Engineer interview process in Washington, District of Columbia.
IBM Work Experiences
3.0
Interesting Projects, Unclear Performance
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
April 6, 2025
Pros: Access to very interesting projects if you know the right people.
Cons: There is no real understanding of individual performance metrics as it relates to company profitability.
3.0
Good place to start out, but I found the top-down nature stifling
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
January 28, 2014
Pros: Brand. Stability. Exposure.
Cons: Focused on utilization rates instead of innovation and productivity.
5.0
Awesome Environment, Great Workers
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
March 22, 2016
Pros: Awesome environment, great benefits, great workers.
Cons: I really can't think of a con. This place is great.
- 3.0Interesting Projects, Unclear PerformanceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeWashington, District of Columbia, United StatesApril 6, 2025Pros: Access to very interesting projects if you know the right people.Cons: There is no real understanding of individual performance metrics as it relates to company profitability.
- 3.0Good place to start out, but I found the top-down nature stiflingSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeWashington, District of Columbia, United StatesJanuary 28, 2014Pros: Brand. Stability. Exposure.Cons: Focused on utilization rates instead of innovation and productivity.
- 5.0Awesome Environment, Great WorkersSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeWashington, District of Columbia, United StatesMarch 22, 2016Pros: Awesome environment, great benefits, great workers.Cons: I really can't think of a con. This place is great.
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